Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton Split, Remain Close Friends

While her band The Pussycat Dolls is on the verge of splitting up, NicoleScherzinger`s romance with LewisHamilton has met its end. "We can confirm we have decided to go our separate ways," so Nicole and the Formula 1 driver said in a joint statement quoted by The Mirror.

"The two of us will focus on our careers at the present time and will remainclosefriends," they continued. Nicole indeed has been busy finishing her solo debut album "Her Name Is Nicole" and another PCD`s record, while Lewis is struggling to win back his F1 crown from current world champion Jenson Button.

NicoleScherzinger and LewisHamilton began dating in late 2007. They have repeatedly been hit with break-up rumor since the past few months. In mid December, they were reported to have stopped seeing each other and had shelved plans to spend Christmas together.